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Let our guides at Go Scotland Tours take you on a fun filled and historical interesting day tour from a cruise port in Scotland. We offer Scotland Tours from all Edinburgh ports such as South Queensferry, Newhaven, Rosyth and Ocean Terminal (Leith). As well we can pick you up from Greenock near Glasgow and Invergordon near Inverness. You can either join one of our regular group tours or have a privately guided tours of Scotland from you cruise ship.

Keep up to date on tour offers in Scotland with the Go Scotland Tours Newsletter. We will let you know new tours being offered from all different types of themes in all parts of Scotland. Very often we will have specials that we post on our Facebook Page, Twitter, and Blog. So make sure to follow if you haven’t already!

Shore Excursion Tours from Edinburgh

For 2018 Go Scotland Tours are offering a unique opportunity to join a small group tour from South Queensferry for a tour of Edinburgh city and castle. The tour will be guided by a Qualified Blue Badge Guide from the Scottish Tourist Guide Association. This will include a personal walking tour of Edinburgh Old Town and Castle. But before headed to Edinburgh we will head to the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel which is renowned for it’s Templar Knight connections and used in the Dan Brown movie, The Da Vinci Code. This is a small group tour of no more than 15 people. Book now as this tour has limited availability. See our tour online for more details and dates.

If you prefer a more personalized tour or your ship is in Edinburgh on a date the regular tour does not run we also have a selection of private tour. The private guided tours include an Edinburgh Panoramic, Royal Yacht Britannia, the haunted underground vaults or St Andrews “Home of Golf” and much more. We can also custom tailor a tour if you have something else in mind. See our tours online or contact us for more details.

Shore Excursion Tours from Greenock (Glasgow)

Go Scotland Tours will continue to offer the popular group shore excursion from Greenock, near Glasgow. On this tour you will have a chance to visit the mighty Stirling Castle with views of the Wallace Monument. The a scenic Highland drive to the Trossachs and along the Duke’s pass for lunch in Aberfoyle. After lunch we then head to the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond before returning to your cruise ship. Visit the website for more details.

You can also hire a private guide from Greenock no matter what your group size is. We have access to a range of different sized vehicles for every touring purpose. Our qualified guides can take you on a city tour of Glasgow and/or to a distillery near by for a whisky tasting. We have a selection of suggested itineraries to choose from or you can tailor make your own tour.

Shore Excursion Tours from Invergordon (Inverness/Highlands)

From Invergordon Go Scotland Tours will still be offering a Group Tour for most dates a cruise ship will be at port. Enjoy a tour to the scenic highlands and the famous Loch Ness with it’s friendly monster “Nessie”. Take walking tour of the historic Culloden Battlefield to here the fate of the Jacobites. Then see the near by standing stones of Clava Cairns. Topping the day off with an exclusive tour of Brodie Castle. Go to the tour online for more details.

Private tours can also be arranged from Invergordon cruise ship port. Our suggested tours include Classic Highlands and Inverness, Dunrobin Castle and a whisky tour. Or you can custom make your own be-spoke tour, contact us for more details.

Customer Reviews

See some of our latest customer reviews for private tours of Scotland…

“This is a must do tour! Micheal, our guide was informative, personable, engaging and accommodating. We would highly recommend the tour! There was so much important and significant history of Scotland contained in the tour, things that I never imagined! WELL WORTH THE EXPENSE! „Ronald Wentzel from United States

“I cannot say enough about how fabulous our tour was of the Scottish Highlands. Our guide Andy Plews made this not only an enjoyable and unforgettable trip, he made it so interesting my mother and I both are committed to continuing our own research into the Scottish Highlands and the Clans that thrived there so many years ago. Andy filled every minute with factual descriptions of how life was back in those days as well as colorful stories of the different clans and their individual members history. He is an amazing guide and a wonderful person. All in all it was a fantastic trip and I would close in saying if you are considering going to Scotland and you want a trip that will leave you with nothing but unbelievable memories then ask for Andy Plews. „Tim Evans from United States

“John was very prompt to Pick us up for our tour and was extremely knowledgeable! He kept us entertained with stories, facts, humor and poetry. We felt safe with his driving and he squeezed in extras when he could. I would highly recommend! „Celeste Rind from United States

“My husband, daughter and I had the pleasure of going on this tour. Mike O’Rourke was absolutely wonderful. He adjusted our trip based on our interests and was so knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend using this service. We got to see Scotland in a much more personal way than with a larger group tour. We would do it again without hesitation. „Nancy Marvel from United States

Explore Scotland from Edinburgh in 2017 with Go Scotland Tours.Over the winter we have been working hard writing a vast range of itineraries and tour options for visitors to Scotland. We have introduced many ways to discover the wondrous city of Edinburgh with full and half day tours. On a private tour you can escape the large groups with your own personal guide. Go beyond Edinburgh on an island hopping adventure and Scottish Highlands tour.

Keep up to date on tour offers in Scotland with the Go Scotland Tours Newsletter. We will let you know new tours being offered from all different types of themes in all parts of Scotland. Very often we will have specials that we post on our Facebook Page, Twitter, and Blog. So make sure to follow if you haven’t already!

Full Day Private Guided Tours from Edinburgh

From Edinburgh come with Go Scotland Tours on a day our discover the sights of the Edinburgh and it’s surroundings. Take an adventure to the top of Arthur’s Seat for panoramic views of the city and it’s surroundings. Then discover the underground mystery of Gilmerton Cove; is it a Secret Drinking Den? Witches Coven? Secret Meeting Place?
Go Scotland Tours also offers many different options to taste the Spirit of Scotland. Tours to distilleries with extensive whisky tastings. You can combine the distilleries with some local sights or make a full day dedicated to whisky. These distillery options included Glenkinchie Lowland Whisky or Highland Whiskies of Deanston, Glenturret (Famous Grouse) or Edradour.

If whisky is not your thing then delve deep into the history of Scotland on a Real Braveheart Tour. Explore Stirling Castle and then climb tower of the Wallace Monument to learn about our national Heros. There are many other castles and historic homes we can visit from Edinburgh such as the Blair Castle in the Highlands and Glamis Castle the Queen Mother’s childhood home. Or take a trip to the future and present of Scotland to see the amazing Falkirk Wheel and the giant steel horse heads of the Kelpies.

In 2017 we are changing our focus to the tailor-made private tours but some of these sights are also included in Scheduled tours if you would rather join a group.

Private Tours from EdinburghPrivate guided tours in Edinburgh with official blue badge guides. Driver guided tours of Edinburgh surroundings and private walking city tours of the Historic Royal Mile. Bespoke and Customisable tours of Scotland.

Half Day Tours of Edinburgh New for 2017

New for 2017 Go Scotland Tours have introduced a range of shorter half day tours from Edinburgh. This is perfect for those who have limited time or would rather have the remainder of the day free to explore Edinburgh.
On a short morning or afternoon tour from Edinburgh we can discover some Scottish historic castles. Stirling Castle was built by the great Stuart Kings and has an intriguing Renaissance Palace within it. The grand home of Hopetoun House is just outside the city. On the ground of the Hopetoun Estate is Midhope Castle featured in Outlander as Lallybroch. Also not to forget the unique designed Rosslyn Chapel built in the 15th century. After take a short walk through the glen to see the ruins of Rosslyn Castle, ancient home of the Sinclairs.

There are many different ways to discover Edinburgh on a half day tour. Walking tours give you an in-depth insight into the history of the Old and New towns. Guided walking tours also go to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. These are available as both private and group tours.

Half Day ToursIntroducing short half day guided tours from Edinburgh and Queensferry cruise port. Private city tours of Edinburgh Old Town and half day tours to Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Hopetoun House, Rosslyn Chapel and more.

Edinburgh Shore Excursions

Our guides at Go Scotland Tours are also more than happy to pick you up from your cruise ship when at the ports of South Queensferry, Rosyth, Leith or Granton. Full and half day tours of Edinburgh. Extensive panoramic tours of Edinburgh New and Old Towns. See such attractions as Edinbrugh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Or have the afternoon at your leisure for some shopping on the Royal Mile. We can also offer St Andrews on a 5 hour half day tour from Queensferry or Rosyth. While most of these are offered as private tours there is also a regular group tour available.

Cruise Shore ExcursionsPrivate tours and regular excursions on the selected cruise ports in Scotland of Greenock (Glasgow), Invergordon (Inverness) and South Queensferry (Edinburgh).Group Tours also available.

Highland and Island Tour Experiences in Scotland

We have had such a great time taking our guests to the highlands and isles of Scotland we have decided to offer a variety of customized tours. See the mountainous misty Isle of Skye and then an Atlantic adventure to the forgotten islands at St Kilda. Go west and take a trip to the Isle of Arran to see Brodick Castle, Arran Distillery and the amazing landscape. For those whisky lovers take a journey to the peat filled isle of Islay. Combine this with nearby island of Jura or see Campbeltown and Springbank distillery. Below are a few links of new and updated tours we’ve added…